Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

W912P525QA018 – Old Hickory Tree Planting Project at Rockland Recreation Area in Hendersonville, TN This is a Pre-solicitation Notice. This Notice is being issued for planning and informational purpos... W912P525QA018 – Old Hickory Tree Planting Project at Rockland Recreation Area in Hendersonville, TN This is a Pre-solicitation Notice. This Notice is being issued for planning and informational purposes only. This notice is not a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice, nor will the Government accept proposals as a result of this Notice. The scope of work for this requirement will only be available upon solicitation issuance. PURPOSE/PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is for the purchase, planting, and maintenance of trees and vegetation at the Rockland Recreation Area north of Old Hickory Dam. Planted trees and vegetation are to replace the trees that were damaged/removed because of the December 2023 tornado. Comparable native species to those lost will be planted to restore the recently lost natural habitat and beauty. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Rockland Recreations Area 5 Power Plant Road Hendersonville, TN 37075 Anticipated period of performance (POP): Base: The expected base for initial tree planting is one (1) year. Option 1: One (1) year additional tree maintenance. Option 2: One (1) year additional tree maintenance Option 3: Planting of additional trees – no add to the overall POP. Will be exercised no later than 60 calendar days before end of contract POP. NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: The NAICS code for this project is 561730 - Landscaping Services with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Awardee’s home office must be located with-in 75 miles of Rockland Recreation Area. SOLICITATION AND CONTRACT TYPE: The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price service contract. SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: The anticipated release date for this solicitation is April 2025. SITE VISIT: The anticipated date for a site visit is tentatively 17 April 2025. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, registration is required in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located at www.sam.gov. More specifically, "An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation." (See FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). For SAM Customer Service, contact: Federal Service Desk URL: www.fsd.gov Hours: 8am - 8pm (Eastern Time) US Calls: 866-606-8220 International Calls: 334-206-7828 DSN: 866-606-8220 POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Any communications regarding this procurement before award must be made in writing to the Contracting Branch, Attn: Scott Ellis, Contract Specialist at Robert.S.Ellis@usace.army.mil Dani Bautch, Contracting Officer at Samantha.D.Bautch@usace.army.mil Inquiries must identify the solicitation number, the requestor's company name, UEI & CAGE, address, email address, and telephone number to include area code.